13. The Freedom of Open Hands: How to Rest, Create, and Say No Without Guilt with Holly Pickerel

How do you make space for rest, creativity, and peace when life feels full?This week, Reanna sits down with Holly Pickerel — holistic life coach, educator, and recovered people-pleaser — to talk about what it looks like to live from a place of peace instead of pressure.Holly shares her story of burnout and rebuilding, how she’s learned to honor her human limits, and what it really means to steward your gifts and platform with open hands. Together, they unpack the power of Sabbath, homemaking as holy work, and why waiting is anything but passive.You’ll walk away with practical encouragement for creating margin, learning to say no without guilt, and rediscovering joy right where you are.In this episode:Why rest isn’t lazy — it’s obedienceThe hidden weight of “doing it all”How open-handed living leads to freedomWhat it means to “wait actively” instead of passivelyHow to protect your energy and create a life that feels like youConnect with Holly: Download her ebook: The Commitment Cleanse Follow on Instagram: @hollypickerelConnect with Reanna : Instagram: @reanna.ivey.hoffSubstack: Not Just WaitingSubscribe & share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder: God’s timing is always worth the wait.